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Sutherland Springs church shooting
First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs is located in TexasFirst Baptist Church of Sutherland SpringsFirst Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
Location216 4th Street, Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States
Coordinates29°16′24″N 98°03′23″W / 29.273197°N 98.056304°W / 29.273197; -98.056304
DateNovember 5, 2017 (2017-11-05)
c. 11:30am (CST)
Attack typeMass shooting
Deaths20+ (including the perpetrator)
Injured20+
PerpetratorDevin Kelley

On November 5, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in the small unincorporated community of Sutherland Springs, Texas, about 20 miles (32 km) east of the city of San Antonio.

Shooting

A gunman, identified as Devin Patrick Kelley of Comal County, Texas, reportedly entered the church around 11:30 am CST and started firing. He was killed following a chase with local law enforcement through Guadalupe County, Texas.

FBI agents from a branch in nearby San Antonio were deployed to investigate, along with agents from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Their investigation did not immediately reveal the gunman's motive nor rule out the possibility of multiple shooters.

‎Casualties

At least 20 people were killed and at least 24 people were injured. The perpetrator died in the neighboring county after a police chase. Early estimates had suggested at least 27 had died. The Sunday service is usually attended by approximately 50 individuals. There were children attending the service, and at least one child—the 14-year-old daughter of church pastor Frank Pomeroy—was among the victims.

Hospitals that received victims from the shooting included Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, Texas; University Hospital in San Antonio; and Brooke Army Medical Center.

The shooting is the deadliest mass shooting at a church in U.S. history, surpassing the Charleston church shooting in 2015.

Suspect

The suspected shooter was identified as Devin Patrick Kelley. Kelley served in the U.S. Air Force from 2009 to 2013 before he was dishonorably discharged. After being discharged, Kelley briefly taught at a Bible school. Kelley was court martialed in May 2014.

Aftermath and reactions

President Donald Trump, who was in Japan at the time of the attack, tweeted: "May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan."

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz all responded via statements or tweets.

References

  1. Shadrock, Chris, Erica Hernandez, Max Massey, and Van Darden (November 5, 2017). "Man who opened fire in Sutherland Springs church now dead, police say". KSAT. Retrieved November 5, 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Andone, Dakin, Kaylee Hartung, and Sheena Jones. "FBI responding to scene of a shooting outside San Antonio, Texas". CNN. Retrieved November 5, 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Montgomery, David; Mele, Christopher (November 5, 2017). "Texas Church Shooting Leaves at Least 25 Dead, Official Says". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  4. ^ "'Mass shooting' at church in Texas". BBC News. November 5, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  5. ^ Nestel, M. L. (November 5, 2017). "At least 20 dead and 30 injured in Texas church shooting". ABCNews. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  6. 14-year-old daughter of pastor among victims in Texas church shooting, father says
  7. Mele, Christopher (November 5, 2017). "Texas Church Shooting Leaves More Than 20 Dead, Official Says". The New York Times. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  8. Legum, Judd (November 5, 2017). "Massacre at Texas church; At least 27 people shot dead". Think Progress. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  9. Andone, Dakin; Hartung, Kaylee; Jones, Sheena (November 5, 2017). "At least 20 people killed in shooting at Texas church". CNN. Retrieved November 5, 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. Weill, Kelly (November 5, 2017). "Deadliest Church Shooting in American History Kills More Than 20 in Texas". The Daily Beast. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "Multiple dead in shooting at church in Sutherland Springs, Texas -- live updates". Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  12. ^ Devin Patrick Kelley ID’d as Sutherland Springs Church Killer
  13. Pilkington, Ed (November 5, 2017). "'Multiple deaths' in shooting at Baptist church in south Texas – sheriff". The Guardian. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  14. Donald J. Trump (November 5, 2017). "May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. John Cornyn (November 5, 2017). "Truly heartbreaking news in Sutherland Springs. Please say a prayer for First Baptist congregation, first responders & the community there" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. Ted Cruz (November 5, 2017). "Keeping all harmed in Sutherland Springs in our prayers and grateful for our brave first responders on the scene" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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